The biggest difference between riders who crash and riders who don’t is their ability to handle the motorcycle and avoid hazards. The Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center provides several training courses to hone riding skills and help riders stay "shiny side up." We have training for beginners, experienced riders, moped riders, and rider coaches (instructors).
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Rider Training Courses
Basic Rider TrainingThe Basic Rider Course (BRC) teaches you how to ride, and we provide the bikes! If you are 18 years of age or older and possess a motorcycle instruction permit, you can also earn your motorcycle endorsement through the BRC. The BRC runs from mid-April through September at 29 MnSCU college locations throughout Minnesota. The BRC is also available as a scooter-only course. Tuition is $160.
Optional: Introduction to a Motorcycle
The Introduction to a Motorcycle course is a four-hour, hands-on preview of the BRC designed for the true novice rider. Motorcycles are provided. Tuition is $55.
Optional: BRC Refresher
The BRC Refresher course is five hours of additional instruction and practice for BRC graduates. Tuition is $55.
Advanced Motorcycle Training
The ERC Skills Plus advanced course is designed for those with at least one year or 1000 miles in the saddle (or more). This five-hour course is especially valuable to riders with many years of experience who have never had motorcycle training. The ERC runs from mid-April through September at 29 MnSCU college locations throughout Minnesota. The ERC Skills Plus is also available as a scooter-only course. Tuition is $55.
Other Courses
Sidecar/Trike Course
The Sidecar/Trike Education Program (S/TEP) is designed to help riders of three-wheeled vehicles develop the skills necessary to avoid crashes and ride safely. Tuition is $125.
Civilian Motor-Officer Training
This 8-hour course uses the same techniques designed to train and keep police motor officers safe, day after day, in any weather and traffic situation. Tuition is $150.
Moped Course
The Moped Course is required for moped riders without a drivers license who are 15 years of age or older. The course is open to anyone 14 years of age or older.
Street Smarts Riding Workshop
For active riders, beginner or experienced, the intermediate course Street Smarts is an important step in your evolution as a motorcyclist. This two-hour course answers the question, "What do expert riders know that average riders don't?" Ideal for motorcycle clubs and private groups! Tuition is $20.
Basic Motorcycle Maintenance Course
Learn basic motorcycle maintenance including a pre-ride inspection, repairs on the road, and winterizing your motorcycle. Tuition is $65.
Seasoned Rider Seminar
An interactive discussion on the effects of age and aging on riding ability. Ideal for motorcycle clubs and private groups! Tuition is $20.
Group Riding Seminar
A classroom workshop highlighting safe group riding procedures. Ideal for motorcycle clubs and private groups! Tuition is $20.
Rider Coach Preparation Course (RCPC)
A Rider Coach Prep Course is conducted about once per year. The MMSC regularly recruits friendly, reliable motorcycle enthusiasts to teach motorcycle safety courses. Tuition is free.
Other Motorcycle Training Providers
Basic, advanced, and alternative training opportunities in Minnesota and throughout the US.
Rider Testing and Licensing
Minnesota Residents
To ride legally in Minnesota, motorcyclists must have either a motorcycle instruction permit or endorsement. There are three ways to earn your motorcycle endorsement in Minnesota. Click here to learn more.
Evening Testing Program
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Driver and Vehicle Services has a convenient evening testing program for motorcyclists. Several exam stations are open from 5 to 7 p.m. one night per week for motorcycle endorsement skill testing. Click here to learn more.
Wisconsin Residents
Wisconsin residents can earn their motorcycle endorsment through the Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center's Basic Rider Course (BRC). Click here to learn more.
Last Updated 11/17/2009
